Mao

Mao, マオ, MAO

Episodes: 9 / ?

Type: TV

Plot Summary: Nanoka passes through a portal into the Taisho era, where exorcist Mao reluctantly rescues her from the jaws of a grotesque yokai. When Nanoka gets back to the present, she discovers she has some new, incredible abilities. She returns to the past looking for answers, only to get caught up in Mao's investigation of a series of gruesome murders. As her questions about herself multiply, Nanoka learns that Mao is cursed by a cat demon named Byoki—and so is his sword. If anyone but Mao attempts to wield it, they are doomed. But when Mao's life is in jeopardy, Nanoka picks up his blade and swings!(Source: VIZ Media)

Genre: Mystery, Supernatural, Historical, Mythology, Time Travel, Shounen

Studios: Sunrise

Producers: Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Rakuonsha, Shogakukan, NHK Enterprises, Bandai Namco Filmworks, Bandai Namco Music Live

Licensors: VIZ Media

Type: TV

Released: Apr 4, 2026 to ?

Country: Japan

Status: Airing

Tags: #Historical, #Female Protagonist, #Shounen, #Male Protagonist, #Exorcism, #Time Manipulation, #Youkai, #Demons, #Isekai, #Primarily Teen Cast, #School